Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Suwanee, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,561
Population
23,179
Renter Mix
37% Rent
Smile you way to Suwanee
Attractive
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Award-Winning
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Suburban
Located in Gwinnett County, Suwanee combines suburban living with convenient amenities. The city, recognized for its excellence in community planning, features Town Center Park, where residents enjoy outdoor concerts at the amphitheater and cool off at the interactive fountain. The 4-mile Suwanee Creek Greenway offers paved trails for walking and biking, while George Pierce Park spans 304 acres with baseball fields, tennis courts, and a community center. The rental market currently shows average rates of $1,597 for one-bedroom units and $1,935 for two-bedroom homes, with prices trending lower compared to previous months.
Suwanee's community-focused design includes distinctive features like Playtown Suwanee, a community-built playground in Town Center Park. From its origins as a small railway stop, Suwanee has grown to become a thriving suburban destination with over 20,000 residents. The city operates a bike-share program and has earned Atlanta Regional Commission's Green Community certification for its environmental initiatives. Housing options include both newly constructed and established communities throughout neighborhoods like Old Town and McGinnis Ferry.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,516
Average: $135,569
Education
11,374
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,557
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Suwanee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Suwanee, GA is $1,563 for a studio, $1,571 for one bedroom, $1,914 for two bedrooms, and $2,326 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Suwanee has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,571/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$2,900/month
2,482 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,778/month
2,036 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Suwanee, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
900 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
864 Students
Settles Bridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
671 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
627 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
611 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,340 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
931 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,207 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,053 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,034 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,485 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- George Pierce Park
- Peachtree Ridge Park
- Rock Springs Park
- Settles Bridge Park
- Chattahoochee Point
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.